Vehicle Operations Check-In Specialist I (Manheim)

Cox Automotive; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cox Enterprises, Inc. in Washington state seeks a Vehicle Intake Associate to input vehicle data into the AS400, attach labels, and support auction operations.

You will photograph vehicles, manage drop zones, and ensure safety procedures are followed, with opportunities to assist on sale days. This is an on-site Kent, WA role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1–3 years of auction/vehicle registration experience preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with safe driving record required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmissions.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Able to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear; able to lift 1–15 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Input accurate vehicle information into the AS400 using handheld device (VIN, stock #, dealer ID, make, model, year, mileage, color, options).
• Affix barcode/stock number sticker on each vehicle.
• Associate Tracker device to WO# and install on OBD port or strap around steering wheel.
• Place work order numbers and routing labels; flag 'no key' cars.
• Direct transporters to drop zones; report vehicle damage as needed.
• Take digital photos of vehicles upon receipt.
• Provide windshield code to driver during registration/check-in.
• Follow all safety procedures and support Safety Excellence initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned, e.g., assist on sale days.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Attention to detail

Standing/walking ability

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

AS400 familiarity

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Input accurate vehicle information into the AS400 computer using a handheld device for each vehicle received at the Auction including:
  • Vehicle Identification number (VIN)
  • Stock number
  • Dealer identification number
  • Make, model, year, mileage, color, options, etc.
• Affix barcode/stock number sticker on each vehicle received.
• Associate Tracker device to WO# and install on OBD port or strap 2nd generation tracker around steering wheel.
• Place work order numbers and routing labels on vehicles upon entry. Flag "no key" cars.
• Direct transporters to proper car drop zone. Report transport damage as needed.
• Take digital image of vehicle upon receipt.
• Provide proper sale identification windshield code to the person who is driving vehicle through the registration/check-in area.
• Visibly demonstrate safety commitment by following all safety and health procedures and modeling the behaviors related to such.
• Work in cooperation with safety leadership in support of all safety activities aligned with Safety Excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager or supervisor, i.e. assist on sale days driving vehicles through Auction sales lanes, etc.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 – 3 years of auction and/or vehicle registration experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record required.
• Ability to drive vehicles with standard and automatic transmission.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear.
• Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat and climb.
• Ability to lift 1-15 pounds.
• Vision abilities required include close, distance and color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, reach, talk and hear. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat, and climb.